Initially, I intended to make a visit to Jeffersonville after the scheduled meetings in Atlanta on the second weekend in September 2009. I hoped to achieve a visible result for the Church of Jesus Christ. Therefore, I wanted to clarify some points that have led to misunderstandings and splits worldwide.

Shortly before my departure, however, I was informed by an e-mail from Jeffersonville that the two brothers, Billy Paul and Joseph Branham, were not available in those days. Thus, the visit became pointless for me, even though Brother Collins had invited me.

The two brothers who accompanied me on this trip were not discouraged and drove from Atlanta to Jeffersonville. As others in the past decades, they also wanted to see the place where Brother Branham had his home church. Several surprises were awaiting our two brothers, some pleasant and some unpleasant ones.

The most pleasing one was that they could speak to Brother Fred Sothman in spite of his advanced age. When he heard that they were coming from Krefeld, he immediately agreed to see them. Without being asked, he testified unreservedly that he was sitting at the same table during my conversation with Brother Branham on December 3, 1962. He could even remember quite well the details mentioned by Brother Branham in reference to the storing in of the food and the giving out thereof.

He also testified to have heard Brother Branham say, “Brother Frank, wait with the giving out of the food until you got the rest of it.” For our brothers, this was a confirmation of my testimony.

Brother Sothman further told the brethren that he was even present at the conversation which I had with Brother Branham in Dallas, Texas, in June 1958. He confirmed to have heard the words of Brother Branham: “Brother Frank, you will return to Germany with this message.” Our brothers were deeply impressed. After all, I had emmigrated to Canada and never intended to return to Germany.

My testimony of the conversation with Brother Branham was published by Albert Götz in April 1963 along with a photograph on the first page in the German edition of “Voice of Healing” through the publishing house “Mehr Licht.” I do not need to defend myself; callings are solely God’s responsibility. And whosoever cannot believe God is neither called nor a believer of the Bible, let alone chosen. What God said remains valid for all eternity: “My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure.” (Isa. 46:10b).

Initially, I intended to make a visit to Jeffersonville after the scheduled meetings in Atlanta on the second weekend in September 2009. I hoped to achieve a visible result for the Church of Jesus Christ. Therefore, I wanted to clarify some points that have led to misunderstandings and splits worldwide.

Shortly before my departure, however, I was informed by an e-mail from Jeffersonville that the two brothers, Billy Paul and Joseph Branham, were not available in those days. Thus, the visit became pointless for me, even though Brother Collins had invited me.

The two brothers who accompanied me on this trip were not discouraged and drove from Atlanta to Jeffersonville. As others in the past decades, they also wanted to see the place where Brother Branham had his home church. Several surprises were awaiting our two brothers, some pleasant and some unpleasant ones.

The most pleasing one was that they could speak to Brother Fred Sothman in spite of his advanced age. When he heard that they were coming from Krefeld, he immediately agreed to see them. Without being asked, he testified unreservedly that he was sitting at the same table during my conversation with Brother Branham on December 3, 1962. He could even remember quite well the details mentioned by Brother Branham in reference to the storing in of the food and the giving out thereof.

He also testified to have heard Brother Branham say, “Brother Frank, wait with the giving out of the food until you got the rest of it.” For our brothers, this was a confirmation of my testimony. 

Brother Sothman further told the brethren that he was even present at the conversation which I had with Brother Branham in Dallas, Texas, in June 1958. He confirmed to have heard the words of Brother Branham: “Brother Frank, you will return to Germany with this message.” Our brothers were deeply impressed. After all, I had emmigrated to Canada and never intended to return to Germany.

My testimony of the conversation with Brother Branham was published by Albert Götz in April 1963 along with a photograph on the first page in the German edition of “Voice of Healing” through the publishing house “Mehr Licht.” I do not need to defend myself; callings are solely God’s responsibility. And whosoever cannot believe God is neither called nor a believer of the Bible, let alone chosen. What God said remains valid for all eternity: “My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure.” (Isa. 46:10b).